Camshaft Cover (Unit Repair): Installation

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Assemble camshaft cover and gasket, use care to make sure that gasket is located in retaining groove on camshaft cover.
Install cover on cylinder head and hand tighten bolts.

Fig 1: Installing Cover On Cylinder Head
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Install ground strap.
Torque:

Camshaft Cover Bolts: 10 N.m (89 in-lbs) Camshaft Cover Ground Strap Bolts: 10 N.m (89 in-lbs)

Fig 2: Installing Ground Strap
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Install spark plugs.
Torque:

Spark Plugs: 20 N.m (15 ft-lbs)

Fig 3: Installing Spark Plugs
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Install ignition coil and module assembly to cam cover.
Torque:

Ignition Coil-to-Camshaft Cover Bolts: 8 N.m (71 in-lbs)
Install power steering backing plate.

Torque:

Power Steering Backing Plate: 25 N.m (18 ft-lbs)

Fig 4: Installing Power Steering Backing Plate

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